Fellipe Gamarano Barbosa, a visionary Brazilian filmmaker hailing from the vibrant city of Rio de Janeiro, born in the year 1980, has achieved remarkable academic success by earning a Master's degree in filmmaking from the esteemed Columbia University in New York.
Throughout his illustrious career, Barbosa has amassed an impressive portfolio of short films, one of which, the critically acclaimed Salt Kiss (2007),has garnered widespread recognition by being showcased at some of the most prestigious film festivals worldwide, including the renowned Sundance Film Festival, the Clermont-Ferrand International Short Film Festival, and the New York Film Festival.
In 2007, Fellipe's remarkable talent was recognized by being featured as one of the 25 New Faces of Film Independent, a prestigious honor bestowed upon him by the esteemed Filmmaker Magazine, a leading publication in the film industry.
Barbosa's documentary, Laura, garnered widespread critical acclaim, ultimately earning the prestigious Cinereach Award and taking home the top honor for Best Documentary at the esteemed Hamptons Film Festival in the year 2011.
In addition to its success at the Hamptons Film Festival, Laura also made appearances at numerous prominent film festivals, including the renowned Hot Docs, the Visions du Réel festival, and the Bafici festival.
As a screenwriter and director, Barbosa had the opportunity to participate in the prestigious Sundance Lab, where he worked on his fiction debut, House Big.
House Big premiered at the 2014 International Film Festival Rotterdam's Hivos Tiger Awards Competition, a highly competitive and respected platform for new and innovative filmmaking talent.
Following its premiere, House Big went on to be screened at multiple international film festivals, solidifying Barbosa's reputation as a talented and accomplished filmmaker.
Noted director, House Big, has garnered an impressive array of accolades, boasting a total of 12 prestigious awards, including the esteemed World Award and Audience Award at the renowned Toulouse Film Festival, the Audience Award at the illustrious Rio Festival, and the coveted Critics FIPRESCI French Critics Award at the esteemed São Paulo Film Festival.
